Category: Upcoming Event

Two-Time Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta Davis Makes Baltimore Homecoming to Defend Title Against Mandatory Challenger Ricard Nunez

BALTIMORE (June 6, 2019) - Two-time super featherweight champion and Baltimore-native Gervonta "Tank" Davis will defend his WBA title in a championship homecoming against mandatory challenger Ricardo "Cientifíco" Núñez Saturday, July 27 live on SHOWTIME from Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and will feature the youngest reigning American world champion in Davis, as he becomes the first world champion from Baltimore to make a homecoming defense in nearly 80 years. Tickets for the event, which is promoted by Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on sale tomorrow, Friday, June 7 at 12 p.m. ET and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or at the Royal Farms Box Office Read more [...]

The political dilemma facing Anthony Joshua to become the undisputed heavyweight champion

On Saturday, June 1, 2019, undefeated heavyweight multi-world champion Anthony Joshua, 22-0-0 (21KO),  is set to fight Andy Ruiz Jr, 32-1-0 (21KO), in yet again defending his IBF, IBO, WBA, and WBO Heavyweight world titles. Many in the boxing world have compared Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, as  boxing’s flagship division that can be compared to the greats of the former heavyweights, Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield who were all in competition in that weight class for many of the world titles in the late 1990s. Unfortunately there is a dilemma that is haunting this weight class.  The current boxers, Joshua, Wilder and Fury are not fighting each other. When Joshua defends his title against Ruiz Jr. at the Madison Square Garden in the New York, the Read more [...]

The political dilemma facing Anthony Joshua to become the undisputed heavyweight champion

On Saturday, June 1, 2019, undefeated heavyweight multi-world champion Anthony Joshua, 22-0-0 (21KO),  is set to fight Andy Ruiz Jr, 32-1-0 (21KO), in yet again defending his IBF, IBO, WBA, and WBO Heavyweight world titles. Many in the boxing world have compared Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, as  boxing’s flagship division that can be compared to the greats of the former heavyweights, Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield who were all in competition in that weight class for many of the world titles in the late 1990s. Unfortunately there is a dilemma that is haunting this weight class.  The current boxers, Joshua, Wilder and Fury are not fighting each other. When Joshua defends his title against Ruiz Jr. at the Madison Square Garden in the New York, the Read more [...]

Beamon to Face Saludar and Crowley to Face Mansouri on Stacked Night of Boxing at Wolstein Center in Cleveland and Live on CBS Sports

On Saturday, June 22, at CSU’s Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Bigger Than Life Entertainment and Mo Entertainment, in partnership with six-time World Champion Miguel Cotto’s Miguel Cotto Promotions will present “Making A Champion,” the first in a series of shows that will feature top prospects in their toughest challenges. The six-fight night of world-class boxing features dual main events that will be televised live on CBS Sports (11:00 pm ET/8:00 pm PT) and the exciting undercard will be streamed live on www.fite.tv (7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT). In the first televised main event, Goldsboro, North Carolina’sDewayne “Mr. Stop Running” Beamon (16-1-1, 11 KOs) will face former world title challenger Froilan “The Sniper” Saludar (30-3-1, 21 KOs) from the Read more [...]

Jose Antonio Rivera Connects New Generation of Worcester Strong Boxing at “Quest For 50”

WORCESTER, MASS (May 28, 2019) - The connection between Worcester Strong's rich boxing tradition and today's new generational hometown boxers is none other than three-time, two-division world champion "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera, who will be headlining "Quest For 50," presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment, Friday night, June 14, at the Worcester Palladium.. In his 50th professional fight, 46-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs) takes on former WFC champion Travis "Sweet Feet" Scott (19-5, 5 KOs), of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the eight-round main event at The Palladium in Worcester. Worcester's rich boxing history dates back to nearly a full century and includes Canadian import, world welterweight and middleweight world champion Lou Brouillard (100-31-2, Read more [...]

Undefeated Mike Lee Realizes Dream To Fight For World Title Las Vegas MGM

Chicago, IL (May 28, 2019) - Mike Lee was an aspiring boxer headed to one of the most distinguished Universities in the country.  Lee, The most prolific boxer in Notre Dame history also graduated with a degree in Finance with a 3.8 GPA.  Lee will challenge  for the IBF Super Middleweight title, live on FOX from Las Vegas at The MGM Grand. Lee, who battles Autoimmune Disease not only became a championship caliber boxer but is a National Pitchman and accomplished Public Speaker to Fortune-500 Companies. Mike Lee is a A true Renaissance man. "Doctors told me at one point that I wouldn't fight again, but I'm still standing right here. I pushed through my pain to get here," said Lee. Lee, whose philanthropic efforts, and humility makes makes him a unique commodity in the sport.  Something Read more [...]

Joshua: A victim of circumstance ahead of Ruiz bout 

Anthony Joshua has received a lot of criticism over the years for his choice of opponent. We are seeing this again with his upcoming fight against Andy Ruiz Jr, and while he is admittedly a weak opponent in relation to Joshua’s trajectory towards ‘undisputed’ status, can Joshua be blamed for having this particular fight? In reality, this fight is a combination of circumstances that were out of Joshua’s control. He had booked a place in Wembley in April with the intention of fighting Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury. However, after their draw, it seemed as though those two fighters were going to rematch. It was made clear then that the Wembley date wasn’t going to happen, and the expected Joshua v Wilder superfight remains firmly ‘on ice’, even though it is still a popular topic Read more [...]

Rising Prospects, rematch highlight Xcit Fight Night 4 undercard

ENSALEM, PA-The undercard for Xcite Fight Night 4 at Parx Casino® on June 15 is packed with undefeated prospects and an entertaining rematch. In the semifinal contest, Jerome Conquest (10-3-0 1 K0) faces off against Frank Trader(12-2-1 3 K0s) in an all-Philadelphia matchup for the USBF continental championship. That will serve as a prelude to the main event, which features homegrown flyweight Miguel Cartagena (15-5-1 6 K0s). Cartagena looks to return to his winning ways against Jesus Solar (10-1-1 5K0s), who is making just his second stateside appearance in what has become the Puerto Rican fighter's adopted second home. The undercard features a welterweight bout with one of Philly's most exciting unbeaten prospects in Marcel Rivers (7-0 4 K0s). He promises an entertaining fight Read more [...]

Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman & Caleb Plant vs. Mike Lee Los Angeles Press Conferences Quotes

LOS ANGELES (May 22, 2019) - Eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten welterweight world champion Keith Thurman, plus unbeaten super middleweight champion Caleb Plant and unbeaten Mike Lee,squared-off for the second day in a row Wednesday, this time at a Los Angeles press conference as they previewed their respective showdowns taking place Saturday July 20 presented by Premier Boxing Champions and FOX Sports from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Pacquiao and Thurman will battle in a welterweight world title attraction that headlines a PBC on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Plant will make the first defense of his title against the unbeaten Lee in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes preceding the Pay-Per-View Read more [...]

3-time world champion Jose Antonio Rivera dedicates “Quest For 50” to Worcester Boys & Girls Club

WORCESTER, MASS (May 16, 2019) - Three-time, two-division world champion "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera is dedicating his 50th pro fight, the last in his hometown of Worcester, to the Boys & Girls Club in Worcester, Massachusetts. A portion of the proceeds from "Quest For 50," presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment, will benefit the Boys & Girls Club.  The 46-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs) faces former WFC champion Travis "Sweet Feet" Scott (19-5, 5 KOs), of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the eight-round main event at The Palladium in Worcester.\   (L-R) - Jose Antonio Rivera, current WBC Youth super lightweight champion Jermaine Ortiz (11-0, 6 KOs) and Carlos Garcia Rivera, a full-time court officer in Worcester, has had a special Read more [...]

All Change For Joshua, But Everything Stays The Same

Heavyweight boxing would be nothing without upheaval and we’ve certainly seen some more of this in recent times. Step forward Anthony Joshua and his preparations for his long awaited American debut in June. Preparations that have taken something of a dent when it was announced that Jarrell Miller had failed drug tests and therefore would not be available for the fight in Madison Square Garden at the start of next month. This left Joshua without an opponent and, more importantly, promoter Eddie Hearn with some work to do in terms of finding one. Depsite this, although it may have taken more time than first planned, a New York duel will still go ahead. Stepping into limelight at relatively short notice is Andy Ruiz Jr, who in taking this fight will be looking to become the first Read more [...]

Three-time, two-division world champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera will fight at home for the final time

WORCESTER, MASS (May 9, 2019) -- Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) Rivera Entertainment Promotions (RPE) held a press conference this evening at Grille 57 in Worcester to formally announce a co-promotion, "Quest for 50." Three-time, two-division world champion "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera will fight at home for the final time on Friday night, June 14, when he competes in his 50th professional match, headlining "Quest For 50" against former WFC champion Travis "Sweet Feet" Scott, at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. The 46-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs) came out of a seven-year retirement last August, in which he defeated journeyman Larry Smith by way of a seventh-round technical knockout, dropping 40 pounds during the process to fight as a middleweight. Rivera, a full-time Read more [...]

Undefeated Featherweight Prospect Ruben Villa TAkes Viewers Through a “Day In Camp” Alead of ShoBox: The New Generation Main Event

WHAT: Ruben Villa will return for his second consecutive ShoBox: The New Generation appearance of 2019, but this time the undefeated featherweight prospect will be the headline attraction when he takes on top-15 ranked contender Luis Alberto Lopez this Friday, May 10 (10:30 p.m. ET/PT) from Omega Products International in Corona, Calif. SHOWTIME Sports released a "DAY IN CAMP: Ruben Villa" video feature that captures Villa's humble mindset, grueling training regimen and hunger for success as he prepares for the toughest test of his career. The latest installment of the "DAY IN CAMP" digital franchise is available for viewing HERE: https://s.sho.com/2LCZxES  Villa's training begins in the morning at the Robert Garcia Boxing Gym in Riverside, Calif., where the 22-year-old works on Read more [...]

Undefeated Navarro Ready to Fight Veteran Prescott at Rumble at the Rock V at Hard Rock Event Center

Undefeated Navarro Ready to Fight Veteran Prescott at Rumble at the Rock V at Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. on Friday, May 10 HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (May 8, 2019)– Undefeated Cuban welterweight Livan “Machine Gun Kid” Navarro says he’s becoming an animal before his fight and is ready to add long-time gatekeeper Breidis Prescott to his list of conquests. Miami via Havana’s Navarro (10-0, 7 KOs) and Miami via Barranquilla, Colombia’s Prescott (31-16, 22 KOs) will meet in the 10-round co-main event of the fifth installment of the popular Rumble at the Rock series “Night of the Undefeated” on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Read more [...]

Anthony “Juice” Young Ready For Breakout Performance This Saturday Night Against Former World Champion Sadam Ali

Atlantic City, NJ (May 2, 2019) - This Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, welterweight Anthony "Juice" Young will finally get the chance on the world stage to prove he is among the top fighters in the division when he takes on Sadam Ali (27-2, 14 KO's) on the undercard of the Canelo Alvarez - Daniel Jacobs middleweight unification card live on DAZN. Young of Atlantic City has been a professional for eight-years as he has compiled a respectable mark of 20-2 with seven knockouts, but Saturday will be his first fight on the world stage and outside of the East Coast when he takes on the the 2008 Olympian and former super welterweight champion.  The FanDuel sportsbook provides odds for eight sports which is a small number compared to those on offer with other online bookmakers, Click Read more [...]